I have a thing for keychains. I am a firm believer that you can't have too many keychains in your life, and K has inherited my love of these tchotchkes. I especially love using them as gift tags - they add a utilitarian yet decorative flair to packages. A while ago, I made a version with silver pleather, but I wasn't too thrilled with the various methods I tried. Then I spotted these cute wooden tags at a nearby stamp store and knew they were destined to be keychains. Being the one-trick pony ... Read more
Happy Friday + Monogram Keychains
Happy Friday, friends! So...I've been posting sewn outfits regularly on Fridays for the last few months, which I love doing because it's a great way to end the week, but I'm going to start switching things around here. Goodbye Happy Friday reveals, and hello Monday outfits! I'm pretty excited about the next handmade ensemble --it's for a Christmas Eve Eve party we're going to on Sunday, and I want it to be a bit dressy. Instead of Japanese pattern garments, I have monogram keychains for ... Read more
Some thoughts + Holiday houses
Although I am still very emotional and am feeling awkward about putting forth these lighthearted posts in the wake of the tragedy and sorrows of last Friday, I also very much want to highlight the goodness in the every day. I want to reflect on ways to celebrate the small things, to immerse myself in creative ventures, to invest time and love into my family, friends and community. I'm doing my best to stay true to that. With that in mind, I remembered how a couple of weeks ago, I had some ... Read more
Holiday Crafts Roundup – Ornaments
With jingle bells in the air, I've got my crafting on these days, and it's like Santa's workshop around here. K made these beaded snowflake ornaments last year (using this) and they add great sparkle to our tree - aren't they pretty? In a couple of weeks winter break will start, which means loads and loads of extra time with K. I've been gathering a jillion craft and diy ideas and thought I would feature a few of my favorites every week - it'll be an easy reference for me for those moments ... Read more
More Felties: Li’l Fox and Baby Bear
We're getting a little bit of a late start these days. I'm down to the wire for making Christmas gifts and what do I do instead? I make a bear cub and a kit, just because they're so fun to stitch up. Rose and Bob, as you may recall, were in wedding mode last time we saw them. Well, a few years have passed and they are now proud parents to a delightful little girl cub who spends much of her time dressing up in fancy embroidered dresses and playing with her best buddy and neighbor, a clever ... Read more